I took this photo 1 year and 1 weeks ago on Alii Drive in Kona when we first locked down. It was heartbreaking then and still is. A number of small businesses didn’t ever reopen.
Just rewatched Chinatown with Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. Havn’t watched it for at least 10 years. I have much more appreciation for the quality of the film.
What I like about Micro.blog (and App.net before it) as well as Mastadon is my feed is not controlled by an algorithm. It’s organic.
Just that.
Pain points in streaming
We cancelled cable a month ago, and it’s mostly OK. A flaw in streaming is you can’t bookmark or save specific feeds or channels within or outside of apps. On cable you just go to the channel number or to your favorites.
For morning news. we need to go into an app, then either search for or scroll to the channel. To change to a different news network, its change app and repeat.
The AppleTV app tries to consolidate “Up Next" or “What to Watch”, but thats for Movies, TV and Sports. I hope they add “frequently watched” or “continue” Maybe it will in time. I guess it assumes TV is event based and not for casual watching. This would require cooperation by the individual apps who want to keep you inside the app.
I’m guessing over time, the apps will add features and muscle memory will kick in. After-all, most of the apps (Paramount & Peacock) have only been around a few months.
Side notes:
- Fox Sports (owned by a cable company) and Disney owned ABC still requires cable account sign in. That will change, they’ll want to cash in. Would be nice to have ABC inside the Disney app.
- The CNN app also requires a cable login to watch the live feed, though it’s available in the Pluto app.
- The Pluto app is more like cable, tons of silly channels, set favorites and it’s free.
- The Paramount app has the local CBS feed in their app, Peacock does not have the local NBC feed.
- Hulu has FOX and ABC, but not live local feeds without Hulu+ ($72+/mo), but does have the shows.
Now, where was that movie I wanted to watch?
Finished all 3 seasons of #Legion I know, late to the game. Would love to see all of the main characters in #MCU at some point.
I must be the oddball here. I don’t use Ulysses or Drafts. I tried them both, more than once. If I want to write something, I just go to the app I want to write in and write. I didn’t feel the need for an app in the middle.
As we come to the end of the 1 year sign up deals for many of the streaming services, some decisions will be made. Can’t really afford to keep them all.
I’ve lived in the middle of this battle. This is a great overview: The Controversy Over Building One Of The World’s Largest Telescopes
There are deep divisions, reminds me of what’s going nationally. Someone in these groups needs to get brave and find a way through.
Not sure if I’m ready to do the entire 4 hours this soon Zack Snyder’s Justice League: Justice is Gray
The only reaction that I had from the vaccine was a craving for glazed donuts and I wanted to listen to ‘80 music. I’m curious what the 2nd shot will bring.
Just finished watching “The Head" on HBOMax. Wasn’t sure at the start, but it turned out to be a very good mystery. Quite the twist at the end.
It says season 1, Not sure what a season 2 would look like.
Had my shot in my bad left shoulder (3 detached tendons), so I can’t tell whether the pain my regular shoulder pain or if it’s from the shot.
I’m not sure if I’m interested in seeing Justice League in black and white, it’s already a rather dark movie. Though after seeing an interview with Zack Snider about his affinity for movie history, I understand why he’s doing it.
Watched in section today, but finished Zack Snyder’s Justice League. What a BIG movie. Really enjoyed it. I don’t get into this actor or that actor would’ve been better, I just enjoy the film.
Watched the first 1/2 on TV in 4:3 ratio, then 2nd half on my iPad in full screen.
Was laid off due to COVID lockdown 1 year ago tomorrow. My career (hospitality)has not recovered yet.
I’ve tried a couple of other things with no success. The places that are reopening are doing so with smaller crews. Had one interview yesterday and one on Friday.
There are some days I just need to listen to REALLY LOUD Rock-n-roll. Right now is one of those times
#ChildofThe70s
Would like to see Dr. Manhattan & Vision sit down for a cup of coffee and talk about the end of the world.